Student showcases

Read some of our student success stories

We are still compiling several of our student showcases for 2012 and will launch this soon. Meanwhile you can view one of our star students below.

 

Student showcase for: Nicola Bendall

Sentosa
“Peace & Tranquility”
Beauty & Holistic Therapy Treatments and Experiences.
Bell End Farm,
Stourbridge Road,
Belbroughton,
Worcestershire.
DY9 9UJ.
Tel: -  07850-242191.
Email: - nbendall@hotmail.co.uk

Sentosa was set-up from a spare room at home where I carried out beauty treatments on friends and family.  As I progressed into holistic therapies I gradually introduced the therapies to clients.

Once I had trained and practiced in a fair range of therapies and researched the area for competition, I looked for premises for Sentosa.

Sentosa is now set in the rural location of Belbroughton, Worcestershire.  This is perfect for my business as the ethos behind Sentosa is that it will be somewhere that clients can get away from the stresses and strains of everyday life, a mini retreat.  Clients can choose to spend as little as an hour or have an experience of a lifetime with their favorite treatments on either half day or full day packages.  The experience days give the opportunity to relax and read a book while drinking a varied choice of herbal teas in a tranquil setting in between therapies.

The premises were refurbished between December 2010 and March 2011 and the business was fully equipped and open for business April 2011.

I had done beauty therapy many years ago but always had a keen interest in holistic therapy, I have done a variety of jobs in between beauty therapy and setting up Sentosa, mainly in healthcare and after starting a family and returning to work I set up the business as it was family friendly.

The business started off well with friends booking therapies, who passed the details onto their friends and family.  Mid July and August have been quiet, due to the holiday season and business is starting to pick up again now.

All new businesses take time to progress into thriving businesses and having only been open for a few months, Sentosa is currently being supplemented.

Providing all goes well with the business my plans for the future will be to employ another therapist to work alongside me.

I plan to develop my skills by training in the following: -

Reflexology
Thai Full Body Massage
Baby Massage
Equestrian Massage

I also intend on developing my massage skills to advanced level and I would be interested in adding Therapeutic Massage and Nutrition so I can advise the clients of Sentosa on other areas of healthy living.  I am also keen to pass my skills onto others through teaching.

For anyone thinking of going into the therapy business, I would advise them: -

.  To find a therapy training school that is thorough in their teaching methods and recognized by awarding bodies.

.   To have an idea of which types of holistic therapies you plan to offer and at what level.

.   Start to make plans for the business while training.

.   Take one step at a time; many businesses fail because they try to do too much too soon.

.   Ensure you have quality knowledge and experience.

.   Build up a client base.

Courses undertaken with Therapy Training School: -

Swedish Full Body Massage.
Indian Head Massage.
Thai Hand & Foot Massage.
Hopi Ear Candle Therapy.
Hot Stones Massage.
Body Detox Therapy.
Aromatherapy Full Body Massage.

The training provided at Therapy Training School is highly recommended.  The courses are very thorough, with lots of illustration and details in the training manuals.  Therapy Training School offers ongoing support during and after the training.

I would definitely recommend Therapy Training School for: -

.   The warm welcome provided in a calming environment, easing any first time nerves students may have.
.   The Training manuals provided are very thorough and you are able to download them for future reference.
.   Courses are taught in small groups of no more than four students at a time, giving you the opportunity to practice the techniques thoroughly with no pressure.
.   There is ongoing support provided during and after training, enabling you to seek advice and support once you are a practicing therapist.
.   Therapy Training School is also accredited, by the Guild of Holistic Therapists and Guild of Beauty Therapists.